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Songs you'll want to listen to in autumn. A selection of recommended hits from 80s Western music!

The Western music scene of the 1980s, boosted by the birth of MTV and the evolution of synth sounds, was a period that produced countless massive hits still loved today.

Here, we’ve put together a selection of songs that are especially perfect for listening in autumn.

Of course, we’ve included tracks that directly take autumn as their theme, but we’ve also selected smooth adult contemporary tunes and sentimental ballads that suit the season’s atmosphere.

We’ve even highlighted some hidden gems, so be sure to find the autumn songs from the ’80s that best match your taste.

Songs you’ll want to listen to in autumn: selected recommendations from 1980s Western hit songs (21–30)

For All We KnowCarpenters

Among the legendary sibling musicians The Carpenters, this is a piece whose especially mellow oboe timbre evokes autumn—calling to mind clear blue fall skies as well as days scented with gentle rain.

Even today, many will recognize it as a familiar BGM frequently used in televised autumn landscape broadcasts.

Originally featured in the 1970 film “Lovers and Other Strangers,” it also won the Academy Award for Best Original Song.

In terms of vocals and production alike, although it’s a cover, it carries the presence of an original masterpiece seemingly created just for The Carpenters.

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Seasons Of WitherAerosmith

Rather than evoking the gently wistful atmosphere of autumn, this famous Aerosmith track feels more like a fully drenched, sorrowful tearjerker.

It was released in 1974, but by the 1980s it had become a full-fledged staple.

As rock, it now firmly sits in the realm of classic, seasoned veterans, and you can savor the guitar and bass moods that only veterans can deliver.

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AlwaysAtlantic Starr

A signature song by Atlantic Starr that sings the wonders of love.

Released in March 1987, it became their first No.

1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Issued as the second single from the album “All in the Name of Love,” the track became the group’s biggest hit.

Its melody blends R&B and pop, paired with lyrics pledging eternal love to a cherished partner.

Frequently featured in films and TV shows, it’s a song perfect for a quiet autumn night—highly recommended to enjoy with someone special.

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I Love a Rainy NightEddie Rabbitt

It didn’t really hit in Japan, but it was a smash on the Billboard Top 100: Eddie Rabbitt’s country song “I Love a Rainy Night.” Released in the fall, it stayed high on the charts through the following spring.

In Japan, rain and storms tend to evoke the autumn typhoon season or the rainy season, but this song has more of a laid-back vibe—like a cheerful guy relaxing at home while the rain pounds down outside.

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HelloLionel Richie

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HelloLionel Richie

Lionel Richie, known for his soulful voice yet popular for his catchy pop tunes, released this song in 1984, and it stands as one of the signature tracks of his solo career.

It’s a song that cries out for a distant love, expressing deep longing for an unknown woman and a powerful desire to be with her.

Upon its 1984 release, it spent six consecutive weeks at number one on the UK charts and also topped multiple Billboard charts in the United States.

It’s a smooth, mature love song perfect for listening alone on a long autumn night.

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